The Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault has proposed more than two dozen changes for lawmakers ahead of the 2019 legislative session with hopes that individuals who are victims of sexual assault can more easily seek justice. The biggest change they are pushing for is to change language in the law such that it is illegal […]
Sexual Assault Victims in Rural Minnesota Lack Adequate Support
New findings published by the Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault revealed that sexual assault victims in rural Minnesota lack access to competent medical care. “Our current response is inconsistent and inadequate,” said Kari Ogrodowski, coordinator of the Medical Forensic Exam Access Project. Findings from the MCASA suggest that medical professionals in rural areas lack the […]
Nearly 1 in 4 Have Been Victims of Sexual Assault at University of Minnesota
Sexual assaults on college campuses happen far too often, but a closer look at the numbers at the University of Minnesota reveal that nearly 1 in 4 female students have been a victim of sexual assault. Research conducted by the Association of American Universities uncovered that 23.5 percent of female undergraduates at the U of […]
